Premier League champions Chelsea have finished the marking of Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, with the midfielder marking a five-year contract.
In a move supposedly worth £40million, the 22-year-old's change to Stamford Bridge from the Ligue 1 champs was finished on Saturday and he will now get the chance to work under Antonio Conte.
"I am exceptionally upbeat to be here and to join this awesome group," Bakayoko told his new club's site.
"I have grown up viewing Chelsea. Marking was the common thing for me since it is a club I cherished particularly in my adolescence.
"I am presently anticipating advancing under this awesome mentor and close by such a variety of incredible partners."
Bakayoko's vitality was urgent to Monaco's far-fetched 2016-17 title triumph which finished Paris Saint-Germain's four-year predominance of the French best flight and his best level experience was a key factor in Chelsea's interest.
"Tiemoue was exceptional as Monaco developed as one of Europe's best sides last season and we are charmed to welcome him to Chelsea," said specialized executive Michael Emenalo.
"In spite of his young age he as of now has a lot of involvement as a French title-victor and having contended in the last phases of the Champions League, we trust he will add extensive quality to our squad."
Bakayoko, who touched base at Monaco from Rennes in 2014, additionally scored the unequivocal objective that thumped Manchester City out of the Champions League in March, his header sending Monaco through to the quarter-finals on away objectives after a 6-6 total draw.
The Paris-conceived midfielder, who will wear the number 14 shirt, showed up for France in an inviting against Spain in March, his lone top to date.
He is Conte's second marking of the exchange window following the catch of Germany protector Antonio Rudiger from Roma and is set to join France partner N'Golo Kante in focal midfield. The arrangement could likewise make room for Nemanja Matic to secure a get-together with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.
Monaco wished Bakayoko good fortunes and expressed gratitude toward him for his administration.
L'AS Monaco souhaite le meilleur à @TimoeB08 sous ses nouvelles couleurs de @ChelseaFC ! Good luck 🤞 #MerciBaka pic.twitter.com/YYA4L9cizB— AS Monaco🏆🇫🇷 (@AS_Monaco) 15 juillet 2017
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